Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...DSC-P31/P71 Serial No. DSC-P31/P71 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-074-351-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Copying still images to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _________ Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still...Model No. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the ...
...DSC-P31/P71 Serial No. DSC-P31/P71 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-074-351-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Copying still images to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _________ Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still...Model No. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... may influence the picture and sound of this camera. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC...
... may influence the picture and sound of this camera. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...is turned off, the digital zoom does not function (page 28). • When the LCD screen display is turned off (only warning messages are not displayed on the LCD screen, instead, " " is displayed in the format you press the (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro, DSC-P71) or (Spot light...DSC-P31 (page 28). Shooting with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF OFF SELECT 1 , Turn the mode dial to confirm the image using the LCD screen. The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot...
...is turned off, the digital zoom does not function (page 28). • When the LCD screen display is turned off (only warning messages are not displayed on the LCD screen, instead, " " is displayed in the format you press the (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro, DSC-P71) or (Spot light...DSC-P31 (page 28). Shooting with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF OFF SELECT 1 , Turn the mode dial to confirm the image using the LCD screen. The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot...
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... using v/V on the control button, then press the center z. CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : DAY&TIME DATE OFF OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE Y/M/D ON OFF OFF SELECT Shooting still images 2 , Select (CAMERA) using v/V on the control button and press B.
... using v/V on the control button, then press the center z. CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : DAY&TIME DATE OFF OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE Y/M/D ON OFF OFF SELECT Shooting still images 2 , Select (CAMERA) using v/V on the control button and press B.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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The color system of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, ...TV must be deleted. Press b/B on the control button to select an image to and turn on the camera. The image has not yet been deleted at this point. 39 DELETE PROTECT PRINT OK SLIDE MENU button...Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Deleting images Deleting still images Deleting still images Watching the playback picture on TV If you want to select "DELETE", then press the center z.
The color system of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, ...TV must be deleted. Press b/B on the control button to select an image to and turn on the camera. The image has not yet been deleted at this point. 39 DELETE PROTECT PRINT OK SLIDE MENU button...Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Deleting images Deleting still images Deleting still images Watching the playback picture on TV If you want to select "DELETE", then press the center z.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...item you select will be made. • (Spot light-metering) is not displayed on the control button to enter the setting. • On the DSC-P31, the "DIGITAL ZOOM" (page 28) and "POWER SAVE" (page 16) items are not displayed. To turn off the menu display Press the MENU button.... CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF ON SELECT Before advanced operations b Select the setting item you want to ...
...item you select will be made. • (Spot light-metering) is not displayed on the control button to enter the setting. • On the DSC-P31, the "DIGITAL ZOOM" (page 28) and "POWER SAVE" (page 16) items are not displayed. To turn off the menu display Press the MENU button.... CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF ON SELECT Before advanced operations b Select the setting item you want to ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...Used in a studio, or under video lights • Used when shooting under which the image is adjusted automatically. Normally, this camera adjusts automatically, but if you notice that the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural when replaying an ...shooting under fluorescent lights. Shooting techniques The color of the subject, and the overall color balance is set automatically in "AUTO" mode. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. Fluorescent ( ) Used when shooting under a cloudy sky. The menu appears. WHITE BALANCE Mode dial setting: /...
...Used in a studio, or under video lights • Used when shooting under which the image is adjusted automatically. Normally, this camera adjusts automatically, but if you notice that the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural when replaying an ...shooting under fluorescent lights. Shooting techniques The color of the subject, and the overall color balance is set automatically in "AUTO" mode. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. Fluorescent ( ) Used when shooting under a cloudy sky. The menu appears. WHITE BALANCE Mode dial setting: /...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE). • DIGITAL ZOOM is set to ON. • You are shooting under a spotlight in SET UP (DSC-P71 only). • The LCD screen is OFF. • You are shooting a... The subject is not visible • The mode dial is not set to OFF the last time the camera was used. p Use either the Multipoint AF (page 58) or Center AF to shoot with a light...32). p Adjust the exposure (page 56). p Turn the POWER SAVE OFF (page 16). Taking Still / Moving images Symptom Cause The LCD screen does not • The power was turned off with the...
... • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE). • DIGITAL ZOOM is set to ON. • You are shooting under a spotlight in SET UP (DSC-P71 only). • The LCD screen is OFF. • You are shooting a... The subject is not visible • The mode dial is not set to OFF the last time the camera was used. p Use either the Multipoint AF (page 58) or Center AF to shoot with a light...32). p Adjust the exposure (page 56). p Turn the POWER SAVE OFF (page 16). Taking Still / Moving images Symptom Cause The LCD screen does not • The power was turned off with the...
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... 13) on the bottom of the camera, then turn the power on the "Memory Stick." times. cannot be used with your nearest Sony service station and inform them of a letter and four numerical digits. Self-Diagnostics Display - The last two digits (indicated by ss)will differ depending ...of the camera on the state of the alphabet appears Your camera has a self-diagnostics display. If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, contact your camera, or the data is trouble with your camera's hardware, or with a letter of the camera. When ...
... 13) on the bottom of the camera, then turn the power on the "Memory Stick." times. cannot be used with your nearest Sony service station and inform them of a letter and four numerical digits. Self-Diagnostics Display - The last two digits (indicated by ss)will differ depending ...of the camera on the state of the alphabet appears Your camera has a self-diagnostics display. If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, contact your camera, or the data is trouble with your camera's hardware, or with a letter of the camera. When ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...is played back. Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in Japanese. Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in English. - DIGITAL ZOOM (DSC- Additional information CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE xMPEG MOVIE / CLIP MOTION Selects the shooting mode (pages 55, 74). / MULTI BURST DATE/TIME DAY ... light in the dark. Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the "Memory Stick" is changed . - xON / OFF P71) Selects whether to SET UP. Sets the date and time (page 21). 97 AF ILLUMINATOR xAUTO / OFF Selects whether to focus on a...
...is played back. Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in Japanese. Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in English. - DIGITAL ZOOM (DSC- Additional information CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE xMPEG MOVIE / CLIP MOTION Selects the shooting mode (pages 55, 74). / MULTI BURST DATE/TIME DAY ... light in the dark. Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the "Memory Stick" is changed . - xON / OFF P71) Selects whether to SET UP. Sets the date and time (page 21). 97 AF ILLUMINATOR xAUTO / OFF Selects whether to focus on a...
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...adjustment mode) ..... 26 Shooting in Multi Burst mode 64 Shooting with the date and time inserted ........ 32 Still image playback Index (9 images) screen 37 Quick Review 27 ROTATE 68 Slide show 67 Using the zoom ... TV screen 38 Viewing single images 36 Viewing the images on your computer . 53, 54 Still image shooting AE/AF lock lamp 11 AF mode 26 EV adjustment 56 Image quality 24 Image ... 61 The number of images that can be saved .... 91 The number of images that can be shot ...... 18 Using auto adjustment mode 26 Using the self-timer 29 WHITE BALANCE 57 Zoom 28 T Trimming...
...adjustment mode) ..... 26 Shooting in Multi Burst mode 64 Shooting with the date and time inserted ........ 32 Still image playback Index (9 images) screen 37 Quick Review 27 ROTATE 68 Slide show 67 Using the zoom ... TV screen 38 Viewing single images 36 Viewing the images on your computer . 53, 54 Still image shooting AE/AF lock lamp 11 AF mode 26 EV adjustment 56 Image quality 24 Image ... 61 The number of images that can be saved .... 91 The number of images that can be shot ...... 18 Using auto adjustment mode 26 Using the self-timer 29 WHITE BALANCE 57 Zoom 28 T Trimming...
Marketing Specifications
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... display on the background. Auto Bright Monitoring To help provide excellent viewing and image playback clarity, even outdoors. DSC-P71 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤1/1.8" 3.2 MegaPixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD, 3.3 MP Gross Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by Sony's Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Stamina® batteries with external charger.
... display on the background. Auto Bright Monitoring To help provide excellent viewing and image playback clarity, even outdoors. DSC-P71 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤1/1.8" 3.2 MegaPixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD, 3.3 MP Gross Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by Sony's Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Stamina® batteries with external charger.
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...Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, AccuPower, Cyber-shot, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, Stamina, and Super HAD are property of Apple Computer, Inc. Non-metric weights and measures are registered trademarks of Sony. DSC-P71 ADDITIONAL FEATURES MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide 5 Mode White Balance 3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Video Output (PAL/NTSC Selectable) 4 Mode In-Camera..., 400 Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape Self Timer: Yes, 10 seconds Video Output: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable Still Image Modes: JPEG (Fine), JPEG (Standard), Email MPEG Movie Modes: MPEG HQX (320 x 240, 16 fps, Full...
...Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, AccuPower, Cyber-shot, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, Stamina, and Super HAD are property of Apple Computer, Inc. Non-metric weights and measures are registered trademarks of Sony. DSC-P71 ADDITIONAL FEATURES MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide 5 Mode White Balance 3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Video Output (PAL/NTSC Selectable) 4 Mode In-Camera..., 400 Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape Self Timer: Yes, 10 seconds Video Output: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable Still Image Modes: JPEG (Fine), JPEG (Standard), Email MPEG Movie Modes: MPEG HQX (320 x 240, 16 fps, Full...